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New merchandising concepts elevate tile category

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However, making the sale can sometimes be laborious for the retail sales associate. With that in mind, tile suppliers are touting new-and-improved merchandising concepts designed to support the sale. The ultimate goal is to equip our retail partners for success with our products and increase their sales. Statements 2.0

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Ceramic: Category reaps benefits of booming housing market

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suppliers are touting record-high sales in 2021 and expected ongoing growth as a result of changing consumer habits and a booming housing market —both spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic. For example, sales of newly built, single-family homes in September rose 14% to an 800,000 seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to data by the U.S.

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Tile’s eco-attributes entice younger generations

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Tile is one of the key eco-building materials that is rich in history for a good reason,” explained Suzi Portugal, vice president of design and sourcing, Anthology. Esmer Tile’s L’Amour, a newly introduced mosaic tile collection, pairs the look of natural marble with an eco-conscious, recycled glass construction.

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Ceramic: Consumers yearn for outdoor living

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“Exterior projects are still on the rise because during their time at home, people rediscovered their home’s exterior spaces and the reinvigorated practice of enjoying time together outside,” Patrick Warren, vice president of residential sales, dealer and showrooms, Dal-Tile Corp., told FCNews.

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Diary of a Tile Addict

Quay Quarter Tower by InOpera The In Opera Group specialises in natural stone, marble, granite, porcelain, and man-made derivatives, such as agglomerates and terrazzo, manufactured in Italy, Portugal, and The Balkans. Williams is a fellow title addict.

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Surface showcase selections

Diary of a Tile Addict

Quay Quarter Tower by InOpera The In Opera Group specialises in natural stone, marble, granite, porcelain, and man-made derivatives, such as agglomerates and terrazzo, manufactured in Italy, Portugal, and The Balkans. Williams is a fellow title addict.

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Surface showcase selections

Diary of a Tile Addict

Quay Quarter Tower by InOpera The In Opera Group specialises in natural stone, marble, granite, porcelain, and man-made derivatives, such as agglomerates and terrazzo, manufactured in Italy, Portugal, and The Balkans. Williams is a fellow title addict.